Celestial Events
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The Taurid meteor shower peaks tonight - and fireballs could steal the show
The Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak tonight, and fireballs may be the highlight. According to Space.com, the shower could produce dazzling fireballs over the coming weeks, with details on when and where to watch.
By Jaysurya
When not to watch a meteor shower - why I'm not staying up for the Orionids
The Orionid meteor shower peaks next week, but a bright moon will make much of the night less than ideal. Space.com notes that sometimes the sensible choice is staying in bed and getting up early instead.
By Manishankar
James Webb Space Telescope observes 72 stars and finds planet formation is a race against time
Observations of 72 young sun-like stars via the James Webb Space Telescope indicate that planet formation must occur swiftly, before conditions change. The findings highlight a time-sensitive process in early stellar systems.
By Jaysurya
Pluto losing its planet status may be the best thing that ever happened to solar system diversity
The reclassification of Pluto as a dwarf planet is argued to have improved scientific understanding and benefited the former planet itself. This shift is seen as a positive development for solar system diversity.
By Jaysurya
'Ghosts of Mars' at 25: Are we any closer to living on the Red Planet? We asked the experts
This piece examines John Carpenter's 'Ghosts of Mars' on its anniversary, questioning whether its terraformed vision of the Red Planet is realistic. Experts weigh in on the current feasibility of such a future.
By Hemeswari
It's been 20 years since Pluto lost planet status. Will it ever get its title back?
Two decades after Pluto's reclassification as a dwarf planet, debate persists. One astronomer argues that the decision was wrong, keeping the controversy alive.
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